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LB08 GGU

2008 BMW 120

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,163 mi
Last recorded142,163 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 BMW 12078,736 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB08 GGU
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 142,163 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 134,353 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 134,289 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 127,230 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 121,414 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 115,880 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 106,873 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 106,873 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure flexi & clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 106,110 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 98,533 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 98,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 92,503 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 92,503 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 88,173 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 82,155 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 77,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outter edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 70,632 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 60,556 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 50,974 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 40,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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LB08 GGU is a 2008 BMW 120 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 78,736 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB08 GGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB08 GGU is a 2008 BMW 120, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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